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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Out in the Open by Ray S. Eñano

Urban decongestion provides real solution to traffic gridlock

"Nearby provinces, cities and towns can accommodate these new hubs in time for the completion of mega infrastructure projects..." The proposal of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pursue the development of nearby provinces and cities to decongest Metro Manila is, perhaps, the only pragmatic solution to the traffic gridlock. The nation’s chief executive is likely referring the migration of future or current economic activities to areas outside of the urban capital...

Commuters’ options narrowing in the face of horrendous traffic

“The promise of an expanded railway network around Metro Manila to ease...

Harbour Centre keeping its calm, ignores noise at Subic waterfront

"The exclusive port operator and cargo handler at the Subic Bay is...

PH electricity pricing: Is imported LNG pricier than Malampaya gas?

"The Malampaya gas producer believes so—but Meralco thinks otherwise." The results of the...

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"… NAIA and its increased passenger capacity should not contribute to traffic congestion if it takes advantage of available railway links." The modernization of the...

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“A large cloud of dust still hovers over the road to greener energy.” The closing discussions of the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP28, at...

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